Sr Inventory Analyst A+A (Minneapolis)

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Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or online—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks out root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem-solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams. 

A role in Planning and Inventory Management means applying your specialized and well-informed point of view to what we buy, from whom, how much and where it needs to go from there. You’ll use the right combination of data and expertise to achieve the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning. You’ll also focus on the efficient transportation of product around the world, while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and achieving the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning. You’ll not only establish and develop great relationships with our vendors to encourage on-time shipment and delivery to stores and ultimately guests, but you’ll also analyze transportation supplier capabilities and contracts for maximum speed, reliability and cost effectiveness. 

As a Sr. Inventory Analyst Apparel and Accessories, you'll drive business strategies to deliver availability and profitable sales through efficient management of inventory. You will utilize deep analytics to solve problems and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leverage your experience to efficiently manage and allocate inventory across all stores and nodes, monitor inventory health and find opportunities for improvement.  In addition to managing the business, your role will be a critical support partner to internal cross functional teams (Merchants, Planning & Inventory Management Operations (PIM Ops), Stores and GSCL) as well as key strategic vendor partners. In addition to driving guest reliability and inventory efficiency results at a department level, you will also have division level responsibilities including, but not limited to, training and onboarding for your division, creating and leading implementation of division level strategies, partnering across to drive and execute company level processes in your division, and championing change across your division. You’ll lead profit & efficiency initiatives for your division that require understanding of the drivers of operational expenses and influence stakeholders and merchandising processes & priorities to bring these to life.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within the job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. 

About you:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of inventory management, retail supply chain, or related field

• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills

• Strong initiative and attention to detail

• Ability to analyze and interpret large and complex data sets

• Demonstrated planning, organization, and decision-making skills

• Ability to influence and communicate clearly and effectively

• Ability to navigate or work within ambiguous situations

Knowledge & Skills:

• Data analysis, forecast & planning

• Problem-solving

• Attention to detail

• Organizational skills

• Decision-making

This position will require in office presence in downtown Minneapolis Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, while working from on home on Friday will be an option. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.